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I love seeing other peoples empties! So I decided to make a board where people could post pictures of their empties, or just tell us about them! I'd also be interested in knowing whether you're repurchasing anything or not.
I didn't even know they had a freestanding store. That's awesome! I wish we had one here in Chicago. I'm just excited when I can go to the little K beauty stores at the HMart.
Another decent month! Got through 42 empties in April...a little short once again of my goal of 50 empties a month. My YTD total now is 156 so I'm feeling very satisfied either way!
Loves
Likes
Dislikes
Sorry the High Impact mascara didn't work for you. It's one of my favorites.
If I was still young, I'd like the Tarte Highlighting Moisturizer. I tested a little bit on the back of my hand at a store and was like "wow that glittery!"
I'm not subtle when it comes to highlighters, so the Tarte is right up my alley! I saw a lot of negative reviews when it came out and was hesitant to try. I'm glad I got a sample. I just love a really shiny, glowy base underneath my foundation - but I understand that's not something that most people go for!
Seeing your empties and other posts like it are really motivating for me to use up what I already have, especially in foils and DS! I'm trying to really bring down the stash I have to what I really love in full size and using up the samples is really helping me find what those loves really are!
This is so satisfying to see so many empties @maddieb25. And it is a great motivation for me to work my way through my stash of foils and DS. I've limited myself to one small storage bin worth of samples but now it's full so time to start using them 😅
Lol... I just read that we both had almost the exact same comments! Great minds!
Yes!! You can do it! 😄 Samples accumulate so fast, using them up finally is SO rewarding!
30 this month; I've hit the DS skincare part of my stash so those take longer to use up to see if they work. I'm just happy those Fresh lip products are out of my life!
Loves:
Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Instant Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner -- These smelled so good and left my hair so soft. I might even take a break from my tried and true Nexxus, or at least pepper it into my routine. WP.
Unwash Dry Cleanser -- This worked really well and I loved the smell -- to me it smelled like cucumbers.
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash -- Staple, already have backup bottles.
Likes:
Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel - I liked how lightweight this was and it moisturized well, though it probably would have been better suited for warmer months. I’d consider purchasing it.
Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Moisturizer -- I’m torn on this because, while I really liked it (very smooth), it made my face super greasy all day long. I think this might have been better for winter when my skin is drier, which is why I put it in the “like” category, but it’s just too much for April. I’d like to try it again next winter.
Mario Bedescu Cucumber Cleansing Lotion -- I don’t use face wash in the morning, and this was a great alternative. It’s on the verge of my love list except I didn’t notice any huge differences with it. WP.
YSL Black Opium -- I loved this at first but I realized it was a bit more sweet than I like. WNP but I can see why people would.
Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Concentrate -- This didn’t do much for my under eye circles, but it smelled really nice and made my eye skin really smooth.
Meh:
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Mask - I didn’t see much of a difference with this mask, but I did love putting gold all over my face 🙂 WNP.
Origins Modern Friction Instant Brightening Pads -- These were fine, but they didn’t wow me or anything. I must not be the only person that felt that way because Origins discontinued them. WNR even if I could.
It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-in Product -- It made my hair really soft but I hated the smell. WNP.
Ulta Beauty Makeup Removal Facial Towelettes -- They were fine.
No:
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel -- I kind of hated this and was happy to be rid of it. It smells terrible (I feel like all their products do) and it made my face very red after I used it. I feel like it did smooth out my face when used 1x week so I stuck it out, but I’m sure there are things that are as good or better that I won’t be sad to have to use. WNR.
CLINIQUE Lash Power Flutter-to-Full Mascara -- this flaked all over my face within hours. It was not a good enough mascara to put up with that. WNP.
KORRES Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial -- This didn’t sink into my skin very well, leaving it sticky. I also really hated the smell. WNP.
Patchology Flashpatch Eye Revive Gels -- These kept sliding down my face. Maybe I need to lay down for them to stay put, but I wanted it to be something I could put on in the morning while I’m getting ready for work. Plus I didn’t notice any difference. WNP.
Evanhealy Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm -- I hated the feeling of this under my eyes, like soft candle wax. It says you can use it anywhere but I didn’t even like the feeling on my lips. (Technically a destash since it’s full size and I only used it once, but I got it in the Whole Foods bag.) WNP.
Stila Lash Stunner Extreme Lash Primer -- I’m not a big fan of eyelash primers, and this was no exception. WNP.
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser -- I hated the consistency and the smell (smelled like boiled parsley to me), and it also didn’t even seem to get my face all that clean/get my makeup off. WNP.
Iles Formula Haute Performance Shampoo and Conditioner -- I feel like I had already tried this before...regardless, this left my hair feeling oily. WNP.
Tarte Lip Scub -- Ouch. This hurt. WNP.
Fresh Sugar Lip Serum Advanced Therapy -- I feel like it made my lips drier. Was not a fan and WNR.
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish -- Didn’t notice any difference. WNR.
Garnier Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub -- The tiny exfoliating particles really hurt my face, and I don’t have sensitive skin. Definitely WNP.
Destash:
Tarte LipSurgence Lip Cream in Wonder - Nothing against the product itself, I just didn’t like the color on me.
I had a bit of a clean out of various beauty stashes so my empties are a bit of empty and a bit of tossing old stuff.
I averaged 26 empties over the first three months, April I had 26 empties and 37 items I was purging. Mays goal is to beat 26!
Loves
Likes/meh
Nope
(I will come back to share thoughts, but need to post and run for now!)
Loves
Meh/would try again
Dislikes and Random Samples
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Likes-
Dislikes-
This is a random collection of empties/did not finish.
Top row:
Perricone Not A Lipstick - finished, will not repurchase. Neither balmy/moisturizing nor long lasting.
Dior Addict 222 Casual Beige - very nice, but I repurchase very few lipsticks.
Living Proof PHD Shampoo - have already purchased full size.
Amika Dry Shampoo - have purchased FS, but I'm always looking for the new best thing.
Burts Bees Body Lotion - nearly unscented, a good base for light fragrance.
Living Proof Nightcap - I liked this, but it didn't fit well in my daily routine.
Amika hair mask - smells lovely, felt nice, but not as good for my dry hair as Pureology.
Urban Decay eye primer - this used to be a favorite, but my skin has changed (much drier) and it was a struggle to use up.
Bottom row:
PTR Instant Firm Eye - oh, I hated this so much. Tight, chalky, and left my face feeling dehydrated. Did not finish.
Omorovicza Omoressence - the smell didn't appeal to me, but it might be someone else's favorite.
Fresh Rose Face Mask - I usually love rose anything, but this was so gooey. Nope.
Living Proof Prime Style Extender - love the scent, and I might purchase the FS after I use up some of my existing products.
Clarins Eye Concentrate - meh.
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel - this might be wonderful for someone with gentle skin. I need bigger guns.
Laroche Posay Pigmentclar Serum - didn't seem to make any difference in my pigmentation.
I thought I had more empties this month, but I guess I must have a lot of 'almost empties' still.
Not a lot of winners, but eh, you win some, you lose some.
YESES:
MEHHHHHHH:
NOPENOPENOPES:
Hi@Mochapj, just wondering what do you like about the Hydrextreme? I tried two samples of it in hopes of the getting rid of my dry patches, but it didn't. I am kind of disappointed considering the price tag. But maybe I expected too much or too soon from a two-ingredients formula. Or I just simply use it wrong?
I highly recommend Drybar detox dry shampoo. I almost always wash my hair on a daily basis even though I have very long hair that takes forever to dry. This is the only one that make my second-day hair look and feel like first-day hair.
@Babypeachist with the Hydrextreme I found it worked well with my oily but often dehydrated skin to keep it feeling plump.
My understanding is it's a plant based version of hyaluronic acid, which is why it's only 2 ingredients.
I applied it to my face first after cleansing and then followed with my serum/oil. I found it was really helpful during the is it/isn't it spring we were having here where all the temperature shifts were making my skin feel super parched and dried out.
I think it works best in conjunction with other products, but I feel that is to be said with most skincare.
As for the Drybar Detox, thank you for the recommendation. I sprayed some of it on my hand to test the scent last time I was in store and I didn't love it as much as the scent of Triple Sec, but good to know it works well. I was a wash every day girl but ever since I started doing more non-conventional hair colours, washing every day isn't feasible since it takes the dye out too fast.
For some reason, I went through more stuff than usual this month! Hooray!
Full Sizes
sephora + pantone universe foiled waterproof eyeliner - rose dawn (I will miss this a lot - it was lovely)
aveda light elements defining whip
yes to cucumbers soothing facial wipes - 10 pack
cerave am facial moisturizing lotion
Deluxe Samples
make up for ever smoky extravagant mascara
lancome bi-facil eye makeup remover (sadly, this was the final bottle of the 5 point perks I had stashed)
peter thomas roth blue marine algae face mask (love it, but not sure I can take the plunge for that price...we'll see)
clinique pep start eye cream
urban decay all-nighter setting spray
glamglow supermud clearing treatment
caudalie vinosource moisturizing sorbet (definitely want the full size of this!)
peter thomas roth rose stem cell gel mask
Samples
urban decay vice lipstick sample in psycho
urban decay all-nighter liquid foundation (bleh, did not like)
garner whole blends illuminating shampoo
hask kalahari melon oil color protection shampoo
Had I known about this string, I would have taken pictures of my empties this year... I finally finished my Bite Agave Lip Mask mini and my full sized Bite Beauty Fiano lipstick, which I even scraped out of the bullet. I am so sad that the Luminous Crème lipsticks aren't around anymore 😞 But I have been very proud of myself because I have been able to use up about 20 Sugar lip balm minis and one full size - scraping them out from the bottom and all. Because I've been trying to use up my lip products before buying new ones, I am a bit too proud of myself for using a few all the way up.
34 this month, lowest so far this year. I did meet my goal from last month of being home for more than half the nights of the month (yay!!) so I didn't use as many foils etc..
Loves
Note: the blush (tarte oasis) was dropped and broke, i didn't finish it 😞
ok:
Bobbi brown eye cream was hydrating but nothing incredible.
Body shop scrub was too creamy, not gritty enough for my liking.
No
I wanted to love farmacy sleep tight so much, the smell is so soothing and I really like the texture. It was okay to use sporadically, but with consistent use it clogged up my pores.
Here are my April empties:
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Likes:
Meh:
Nope: